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  • Anthony Joshua Involved In Road Accident On Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

    World-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, was on Monday involved in a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.

    The accident occurred at Makun area of the expressway, shortly before the Danco Filling Station, near the Sagamu Interchange inward the Ibadan axis of the road.

    An eyewitness told the source that the vehicle conveying the boxer, a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle with registration number KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck parked along the highway.

    According to the eyewitness, the impact of the collision led to the death of two persons on the spot, while Joshua sustained minor injuries.

    “The accident happened suddenly. The Lexus Jeep ran into a stationary truck along the road. Two people died immediately, while Anthony Joshua sustained only minor injuries,” the eyewitness said.

    Details surrounding the circumstances of the accident were still sketchy as at the time of filing this report.

    As of press time, authorities, including officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Ogun State Police Command, were yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

    Efforts by The source to confirm the condition of the boxer from his management team were also unsuccessful.

    The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway is one of Nigeria’s busiest highways and has recorded several fatal accidents in recent years, largely attributed to excessive speeding, poor visibility, indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles and road construction activities.

    The incident has again raised concerns over road safety along the expressway, with commuters and residents calling for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and removal of broken-down vehicles from the highway.

    Joshua, a former unified heavyweight boxing champion, is one of Nigeria’s most prominent sports personalities with a strong international following.

  • 34 Lawyers Fail Integrity Test For Federal High Court Judgeship

    Thirty-four lawyers nominated for appointment as judges of Nigeria’s Federal High Court have been disqualified after failing an integrity screening conducted by the National Judicial Council (NJC).

    The integrity test, endorsed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, is aimed at ensuring that only persons of proven character and credibility are appointed as judicial officers.

    The affected lawyers were among 62 applicants earlier shortlisted for the Federal High Court bench but were dropped following adverse petitions received during the screening process.

    Sources at the NJC disclosed that only 28 nominees who passed the integrity test and received a clean bill of health would now appear before the council’s interview panel scheduled for next month.

    According to a source, the 62 applicants had earlier passed a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by the Federal High Court, after which their names were forwarded to the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC).

    In line with established procedures, the FJSC published the names of the nominees on Sept. 17, 2025, inviting members of the public to submit information on their integrity, reputation and suitability for judicial appointment.

    One of the petitions alleged that a female nominee demanded and received bribes in the course of her official duties. The matter was subsequently referred to the Police Service Commission (PSC) for investigation.

    The source said the PSC’s investigation reportedly confirmed that the nominee demanded and received a bribe of N1 million in connection with a court matter handled by her office.

    Based on the findings from that and other petitions, the FJSC upheld only 28 nominations and forwarded their names to the NJC, while the remaining 34 nominees were dropped for failing the integrity screening.

  • FG Cancels ₦7.58trn NNPC Debt To Federation Account

    The Federal Government has approved the cancellation of about ₦7.58 trillion debt owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, following an extensive reconciliation of records between both parties.

    The approval, granted under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, effectively wipes off approximately $1.42 billion (about ₦2.059 trillion) and an additional ₦5.57 trillion from NNPC Ltd’s outstanding financial obligations to the federal purse.

    Findings indicate that the decision was contained in a document prepared by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and presented at the November 2025 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).

    The document was based on the recommendations of the Stakeholder Alignment Committee on the Reconciliation of Indebtedness between NNPC Ltd and the Federation.

    According to the document, the debt write-off covers legacy obligations accumulated up to Dec. 31, 2024.

    These include Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) liabilities, domestic crude oil supply obligations, repayment agreements, modified carry arrangements, as well as joint venture and PSC royalty receivables.

    The reconciliation exercise was jointly undertaken by relevant stakeholders, with NUPRC coordinating the technical and accounting verification of the figures.

    It was confirmed that the corresponding accounting adjustments had already been effected in the Federation Account to reflect the approved cancellation.

    However, the document clarified that while most of the historical debts had been cleared, newer obligations incurred by NNPC Ltd between January and October 2025 remain outstanding.

    The outstanding 2025 liabilities, it said, are currently being tracked and are subject to recovery through existing reconciliation and remittance mechanisms.

    Meanwhile, a separate and long-standing dispute involving alleged under-remittance of $42.37 billion by NNPC Ltd between 2011 and 2017 remains unresolved.

    NNPC Ltd has consistently rejected the allegation, maintaining that all revenues due to the Federation Account within the period were properly accounted for and remitted.

    Analysts say the debt cancellation is expected to ease pressure on NNPC Ltd’s balance sheet and improve its operational flexibility, while also bringing clarity to the financial records of the Federation Account.

    The Federal Government has not ruled out further reconciliation exercises as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen fiscal transparency and accountability in the oil and gas sector.

  • Microsoft Free Online Courses 2026 Open For Global Participants

    The Microsoft Corporation has announced the opening of applications for its Free Online Courses for the 2026 academic year, offering learners across the world the opportunity to acquire in-demand digital and professional skills at no cost.

    The programme, which is open to international applicants of all nationalities, provides unlimited access to online courses in various fields of technology, data analysis, business, and software development. Participants may also obtain official and verified certificates at a 90 per cent discounted fee upon successful completion of their courses.

    According to information released by the organisers, no application fee or registration charge is required to enrol in any of the courses, while there is no deadline for application.

    All courses are delivered entirely online, allowing participants to learn remotely from any location.

    The organisers noted that the Microsoft free online courses are designed to help participants convert learning into earning, particularly by equipping them with practical digital skills relevant to today’s job market. The courses are taught by Microsoft-verified experts and cover a wide range of subjects that can be audited free of charge.

    Programme Details
    Institution: Microsoft
    Number of Courses: Unlimited
    Course Fee: Free
    Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
    Mode of Access: Online
    Application Deadline: No deadline
    Participants who complete their courses may opt for an official Microsoft certificate, which is instructor-signed and bears the institution’s logo. The certificate is described as easily shareable, allowing recipients to add it to their CVs, résumés, or professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn, thereby improving employability prospects.

    Benefits of the Microsoft Courses
    Fully online and verified programmes
    Instruction by Microsoft-certified professionals
    No registration or participation fees
    Learn-from-home flexibility
    Access to Microsoft Office and other specialised certifications
    Eligibility Criteria The courses are open to:

    Apply link:
    https://brightscholarship.com/microsoft-free-online-courses-2026/

    Applicants from any country worldwide
    Students, graduates, and applicants of any academic qualification
    Individuals of all age groups
    Applicants with no specific academic background requirement
    Courses Available Microsoft stated that the programme includes a wide range of computer, IT, and software-related courses. Examples include:
    •Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
    •Power BI Data Analyst
    •Program Management
    •Generative AI for Data Analysis
    •Business Analysis
    •Copilot for Marketing
    •Full-Stack Development
    •Artificial Intelligence and Machine •Learning Engineering
    •UX Design
    •Office 365
    •Dynamics 365
    •SQL Server
    •Visual Studio
    •Microsoft Azure

    Applicants are required to simply enrol online through the official course platform to participate in the programme.

    Microsoft Corporation, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, is an American multinational technology company founded by Bill Gates. The company is known for developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting, and selling computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.

    The announcement also encourages interested learners to explore similar opportunities, including free online courses offered by institutions such as MIT, Harvard University, and other global universities.

    The information was published by Bright Scholarship, an educational platform founded by Qamar Usman, which provides updates on scholarships, internships, fellowships, and educational opportunities worldwide.

  • Fuel Price Competition Will Benefit Consumers – NNPC GCEO

    The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Bayo Ojulari, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing price competition in the downstream petroleum sector will ultimately benefit consumers.

    Ojulari gave the assurance on Sunday while speaking with journalists after briefing President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.

    He described the current tensions in the petroleum market as a natural outcome of Nigeria’s transition from heavy dependence on fuel importation to domestic refining.

    According to him, healthy competition in any market usually favours consumers, adding that the present price adjustments would stabilise over time.

    “Where there is healthy competition, the buyers are the ultimate beneficiaries. I think we need to keep in mind that the market will stabilise.

    “After a while, there will be some tension because we are going through a major transition,” Ojulari said.

    The NNPC boss made the remarks against the backdrop of intense competition in the downstream sector, which has led to a sharp drop in petrol prices from over N1,200 per litre in November 2024 to as low as N739 per litre at some retail outlets in December 2025.

    The development was driven largely by competition among Dangote Refinery, NNPCL retail outlets and independent petroleum marketers.

    “At the end of the day, Nigerians on the street are going to be the beneficiaries,” Ojulari added.

    He clarified that under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), NNPCL no longer plays a regulatory role in the petroleum sector.

    Ojulari explained that the PIA clearly separated regulatory functions from commercial operations, assigning regulation of the downstream and midstream sectors to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), while upstream regulation is handled by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

    “The PIA did something fundamental. Before the PIA in 2021, which took effect in 2022, everything was under NNPC, including regulation.

    “Post-PIA, we as NNPC are not regulators. We are now a commercial company that must compete and operate profitably,” he said.

    Ojulari further disclosed that NNPCL no longer receives allocations from the Federation Account and now raises finance independently like any other commercial enterprise.

    Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector has witnessed increased competition since September 2024, following the commencement of petrol production by the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest single-train refinery with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day.

    Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit dropped by N153 per litre between November 2024 and November 2025, falling from N1,214.17 to N1,061.35.

    The price competition intensified in December 2025 after Dangote Refinery reduced its ex-depot price from N970 to N699 per litre.

    Consequently, MRS filling stations, Dangote’s retail partner, sold petrol at N739 per litre nationwide, while NNPCL retail outlets reduced prices from N875 to between N825 and N840 per litre, depending on location. Independent marketers also adjusted prices, with some selling as low as N865 per litre.

    Industry data indicated that Dangote Refinery made over 20 price adjustments in 2025 alone, creating challenges for marketers who purchased fuel at higher prices.

    Confirming the situation, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) said price competition now determines customer loyalty, noting that marketers who fail to adjust prices risk losing patronage and incurring bank interest losses.

    Ojulari described NNPCL as the “supplier of last resort” and said the company was working closely with all major downstream players, including Dangote Refinery, to ensure product availability nationwide.

    “For us, our focus is to generate more production. As production increases, there will be more supply to feed the refineries and create flexibility for downstream players to participate effectively,” he said.

    He acknowledged that the simultaneous operation of large refineries, including Dangote Refinery and NNPCL’s rehabilitated facilities, had disrupted market equilibrium.

    However, he described the development as positive for the country and urged stakeholders to allow market forces to stabilise.

    “It is a good thing to have a major refinery in Nigeria supplying West Africa and beyond. The key issue now is how market forces will stabilise so that everyone can operate sustainably,” Ojulari said.

    The GCEO also disclosed that Nigeria’s crude oil production had increased from about 1.5 million barrels per day in 2024 to over 1.7 million barrels per day in 2025, attributing the growth to structural reforms within NNPCL.

    He said gas production had also risen from 6.5 billion to over seven billion standard cubic feet per day.

    Ojulari added that NNPCL targets crude oil production of at least 1.8 million barrels per day in 2026, as part of efforts to meet President Tinubu’s goal of two million barrels per day by 2027 and attract over 30 billion dollars in investment by 2030.

    On infrastructure development, he disclosed that the welding of the main line of the 614-kilometre Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline, including the River Niger crossing, had been completed.

    He said the pipeline would supply gas to northern Nigeria for industrialisation, power generation and fertiliser production when commissioned in early 2026.

    “We believe we are in a good state to commence full implementation,” Ojulari said.

  • Mass Abduction Attempt Foiled In Zamfara Community – Police

    The Zamfara State Police Command has foiled an attempted invasion of Maru metropolis by suspected armed bandits who allegedly planned a mass abduction in the area.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday in Gusau.

    Abubakar said the attempted attack was thwarted following timely and credible intelligence received by security agencies in the state.

    According to him, a joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian military, community protection guards and local vigilante groups swiftly mobilised to confront the attackers.

    “Acting on credible and timely intelligence, a joint security team comprising the police, the military, community protection guards and vigilante groups engaged the armed bandits.

    “The attackers were forced to retreat with suspected gunshot injuries. No casualty or abduction was recorded during the operation,” the police spokesman said.

    He added that security had been reinforced in Maru metropolis and surrounding communities to forestall further attacks and ensure the safety of residents.

    Abubakar quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ibrahim Maikaba, as commending the professionalism, courage and prompt response of the operatives involved in the operation.

    The commissioner, he said, reassured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Zamfara State.

    “He urged members of the public to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and actionable intelligence to aid security operations,” the statement added.

    Meanwhile, the police command disclosed that it had similarly foiled another criminal operation by suspected bandits in the state last week.

    According to the statement, on Dec. 21, 2025, at about 4:55 p.m., operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command, led by ASP Aliyu Bilyaminu Koko, while on routine patrol along the Tsafe–Yankuzo axis, received intelligence that armed bandits carrying sophisticated weapons had blocked the Tsafe–Yanwarin Daji road.

    “Upon arrival at the scene, the bandits opened fire on the police team, leading to a fierce gun duel.

    “During the exchange, some of the suspects fled into the bush with possible gunshot injuries, while others jumped into a nearby river and escaped,” the statement said.

    It added that one of the suspects, identified as Umar Alhaji Buhari, also known as ‘Bingil,’ surrendered and was arrested by the operatives.

    The command disclosed that the suspect was currently in police custody and would be subjected to a thorough investigation before being charged to court.

    The commissioner of police further commended residents of Zamfara State for their cooperation and support, assuring them of sustained efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.

    “Members of the public are encouraged to continue supporting the police with credible and actionable intelligence to enhance security operations across the state,” the statement said.

  • Housewarming Party Turns Deadly As Man Allegedly Kills Childhood Friend In Edo

    The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 43-year-old man, Amadin Williams, over the alleged killing of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, during a housewarming party at Oben Community in the state.

    The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident to our source on Sunday in Benin, saying the suspect was currently in police custody.

    According to the police spokesperson, the tragic incident occurred while the deceased was hosting a housewarming party after returning from abroad with his family to celebrate the Christmas festivities.

    Ikoedem said the matter was reported to the police by the elder brother of the deceased, who raised the alarm following the attack.

    She explained that preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had stepped out during the event to relieve himself when the suspect allegedly cornered him and inflicted a fatal machete cut on his neck.

    “The report of the murder of Eghosa Osas is true. He was allegedly attacked and killed by his childhood friend, Amadin Williams, at Oben Community during a housewarming party,” the police spokesperson said.

    She added that the victim, who had recently returned from abroad to spend the Christmas season with his family, died on the spot as a result of the injuries sustained.

    A source within the community also confirmed the incident, noting that the motive behind the attack was yet to be ascertained.

    “I can confirm that Eghosa Osas, aged 43, was killed by his childhood friend, Amadin Williams, for reasons that are still unknown,” the source said.

    The police spokesperson further stated that investigations into the matter were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing.

    “The suspect is currently in custody, and he will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” Ikoedem said.

    She urged members of the public to remain calm and allow the police to carry out a thorough investigation, assuring that justice would be served.

  • JUST IN: 470-Kilogram WWII Bomb Safely Removed from Belgrade Construction Site

    A 470-kilogram (1,000-pound) World War II aerial bomb was safely removed on Sunday from a construction site in a central district of Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, the police confirmed.

    The US-made AN-M44 bomb was originally deployed during Allied air raids on German positions in 1944, during the liberation of Belgrade from Nazi occupation. Authorities described the removal operation as meticulous and carefully coordinated to ensure the safety of residents in the area.

    According to the Belgrade Police, detailed reconnaissance of the site, which is located near a residential neighborhood and a shopping mall, was conducted ahead of the operation. Residents were advised to move their vehicles and temporarily vacate their homes to prevent accidents.

    “The bomb was safely transported to an army arms training ground approximately 180 kilometers (110 miles) from Belgrade, where it is scheduled for controlled destruction in the coming days,” the police said.

    EThis incident is part of a recurring pattern of unexploded ordnance discoveries in Serbia. In September 2024, a nearly 300-kilogram (660-pound) century-old artillery shell was cleared near the Serbian parliament in Belgrade. Earlier that year, a large bomb from the 1999 NATO bombing campaign was discovered in Nis, southern Serbia.

    In 2021, a 242-kilogram (530-pound) World War II bomb was removed from a Belgrade suburb without incident.

    Police have reassured the public that all recent discoveries have been safely neutralized, emphasizing the continued vigilance of bomb disposal units in the country.

  • SERAP Drags Governors, Wike To Court Over Alleged N14trn Fuel Subsidy Savings

    The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a lawsuit against the 35 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to account for about ₦14 trillion realised as savings from the removal of fuel subsidy.

    Also joined as a respondent in the suit is the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

    SERAP alleged that the governors and the FCT minister had received trillions of naira as increased allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) following the removal of fuel subsidy in May 2023, but said the funds had not translated into improved access to quality healthcare, education and other basic services for poor and vulnerable Nigerians.

    The suit, marked FHC/L/MSC/1424/2025, was filed last Friday at the Federal High Court, Lagos, according to a statement signed on Sunday by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Mr Kolawole Oluwadare.

    In the application, SERAP is urging the court to direct and compel the respondents to disclose full details of how the increased FAAC allocations, described as fuel subsidy savings, have been utilised since mid-2023.

    Specifically, the organisation is seeking an order mandating the governors and Mr Wike to reveal details of the spending of the increased FAAC allocations accruing from the removal of fuel subsidy, as well as the nature and locations of projects, if any, executed with the funds.

    In arguments contained in court processes filed by SERAP’s counsel, Mrs Oluwakemi Agunbiade and Ms Valentina Adegoke, the organisation stated that FAAC distributed about ₦28.78 trillion in 2024 to the three tiers of government from proceeds of fuel subsidy removal, representing a 79 per cent increase compared to the previous year.

    It noted that allocations to state governments reportedly rose by 45.5 per cent to ₦5.22 trillion, while monthly FAAC distributions in 2025 had exceeded ₦1.6 trillion.

    SERAP, however, argued that despite the sharp increase in public funds accruing to states and the FCT, millions of poor and socio-economically vulnerable Nigerians had not benefited from the subsidy savings.

    The organisation alleged that many states were still owing civil servants’ salaries and pensions, while several others continued to borrow to meet salary obligations.

    It further claimed that residents of many states and the FCT were being denied access to basic public services, adding that persistent allegations of corruption, mismanagement of public funds and entrenched impunity had eroded public trust in government at all levels.

    SERAP contended that Nigerians have a constitutional and legal right to know how public funds, including fuel subsidy savings, are spent by state governments and the FCT administration.

    According to the group, the savings from the removal of fuel subsidy should be deployed exclusively for the benefit of poor and vulnerable Nigerians, who are most affected by the policy.

    “Directing and compelling the states and the FCT to disclose details of the spending of fuel subsidy savings would enable Nigerians to scrutinise the expenditures and hold public officials accountable,” the organisation said.

    SERAP cited relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), including Sections 13, 15(5) and 16(2), as well as Nigeria’s obligations under the United Nations Convention against Corruption, to support its call for transparency and accountability.

    It also relied on a Supreme Court judgment which affirmed that the Freedom of Information Act applies to public records across the federation, including records relating to the spending of subsidy savings by states and the FCT.

    No date has been fixed for the hearing of the suit.

  • NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict, Three Cargo Agents Over UK-Bound Cocaine At Lagos Airport

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a convicted drug trafficker, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents following the seizure of cocaine concealed in factory-sealed sachets of liquid starch and bound for the United Kingdom.

    The agency said 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilogrammes were recovered at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.

    NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos.

    According to him, three cargo agents — Jubrin Firdausi Hassana, Kuku Daniel Oluwasegun and Igwe Chioma Jane — were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in connection with the attempted exportation of the illicit drugs.

    Babafemi said further investigation linked the consignment to Nwobodo, 37, who was arrested the following day at a relaxation centre in Ikeja during a follow-up operation.

    “The suspect, a notorious drug trafficker previously convicted in 2023 for trafficking 30.10kg of methamphetamine, has again been arrested following the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine concealed in factory-sealed sachets of cold-water starch heading to the UK,” he said.

    He added that records showed Nwobodo was earlier arrested in May 2023 over a methamphetamine consignment concealed in powdered custard containers destined for London.

    Babafemi said the suspect was arraigned before a Federal High Court, Lagos, in Charge No: FHC/L/337C/2023, convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment with an option of a ₦7 million fine and one-month community service, with effect from Dec. 4, 2023.

    “He paid the fine and shortly after returned to the same criminal activity,” Babafemi said.

    In related operations, the NDLEA also arrested a 65-year-old driver, Sada’u Mohammed, in Gombe State while transporting 300 ampoules of pentazocine injection and 27,900 tablets of tramadol and other opioids along the Gombe–Biu highway, en route to Biu, Borno State.

    The agency further said a 47-year-old businessman, Ignatius Egbochie (alias Brown), was arrested in Lagos over an earlier seizure of 26kg of “Loud” cannabis at the Tincan Island Port.

    Babafemi explained that the cannabis consignment, made up of 56 parcels, was seized on Dec. 10, 2025, during a joint container examination involving NDLEA, the Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies.

    “A follow-up operation by NDLEA operatives on Dec. 19 led to the arrest of Egbochie in Apapa, Lagos,” he said.

    The NDLEA spokesman also disclosed that the agency intensified its nationwide offensive against drug trafficking between Dec. 21 and 25, 2025, leading to the destruction of cannabis warehouses and seizure of large quantities of illicit drugs in Ekiti, Edo, Cross River, Abuja, Lagos and Taraba States.

    He said NDLEA operatives on Dec. 22 set ablaze cannabis warehouses in Ara Forest, Ara-Ekiti, where 638 kilogrammes of skunk were recovered.

    Similarly, 1,205 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa, weighing 883.1kg, were recovered from three Toyota Camry vehicles intercepted along the Igara–Auchi Road in Edo State.

    In Cross River State, Babafemi said raid operations at Agoi-Ibami community, Yakurr Local Government Area, led to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of various quantities of skunk.

    The suspects were identified as Freedom Jonah Akpama (27) with 671kg, David Itam David (30) with 89kg, and Nelson Arikpo Osam (26) with 148kg.

    Babafemi reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to sustaining pressure on drug trafficking networks across the country and preventing Nigeria from being used as a transit hub for illicit drugs.

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